Alexander the Great was a brilliant general. By outwitting his enemies, he defeated armies much larger than his own. Alexander was only 16 when he joined his father's army. For the rest of his life, he marched from battle to battle.
Directions: After completing the Inspiration timeline, you should have a better understanding of Alexander's Conquests. The following questions will assess your knowledge on those battles. Read the questions, and then type your answers below them.
1. At the age of 21, Alexander had his first battle. What was the name of this battle and how many men were a part of his army?
*Hint- This was the capital of Macedonia.
The name of Alexanders battle was Pella with an army of 35,000 men.
2. What did Alexander receive from Persian rulers without a battle?
*Hint- He founded this city and named it after himself.
Alexander received the Persian rulers land and money without a battle.
3. Why was Alexander's army slowing down when they reached this conquest?
*Hint- Alexander burned his share of the loot?
The reason why Alexanders army was slowing down was because the treasure they had captured made mountain travel difficult.
4. In order to invade Egypt, Alexander's army had to conquer what city? How did they get to the city?
*Hint- Soldiers hurled molten lead at them from catapults.
Alexanders army had conquered Tyre, the army built a bridge to the city.
5. One travel was made difficult by Mother Nature. What city was conquered and destroyed, and what were the travel conditions?
*Hint- Brrr!
Persepolis was conquered and destroyed and the travel conditions were sub-zero cold.
6. Alexander's men reached a point where they could no longer travel. What is the name of that point and what did Alexander do as a consequence for his men's actions?
Hypasis River was the point and Alexander led them a harsh route through the desert.
Directions: After completing the Inspiration timeline, you should have a better understanding of Alexander's Conquests. The following questions will assess your knowledge on those battles. Read the questions, and then type your answers below them.
1. At the age of 21, Alexander had his first battle. What was the name of this battle and how many men were a part of his army?
*Hint- This was the capital of Macedonia.
The name of Alexanders battle was Pella with an army of 35,000 men.
2. What did Alexander receive from Persian rulers without a battle?
*Hint- He founded this city and named it after himself.
Alexander received the Persian rulers land and money without a battle.
3. Why was Alexander's army slowing down when they reached this conquest?
*Hint- Alexander burned his share of the loot?
The reason why Alexanders army was slowing down was because the treasure they had captured made mountain travel difficult.
4. In order to invade Egypt, Alexander's army had to conquer what city? How did they get to the city?
*Hint- Soldiers hurled molten lead at them from catapults.
Alexanders army had conquered Tyre, the army built a bridge to the city.
5. One travel was made difficult by Mother Nature. What city was conquered and destroyed, and what were the travel conditions?
*Hint- Brrr!
Persepolis was conquered and destroyed and the travel conditions were sub-zero cold.
6. Alexander's men reached a point where they could no longer travel. What is the name of that point and what did Alexander do as a consequence for his men's actions?
Hypasis River was the point and Alexander led them a harsh route through the desert.